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#3981 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 47% in state
Grulla H S
High School · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD · Rio Grande City, TX
A Rio Grande City Grulla ISD high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
FORT RINGGOLD, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grulla H S score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grulla H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rio Grande City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,452
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparatory for Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 413 | Compare → |
| Rio Grande City H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,674 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grulla H S is listed in RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grulla H S
Grulla H S is a public high school in Rio Grande City, TX, part of Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, serving approximately 770 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,981 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grulla H S
What grades does Grulla H S serve?
Grulla H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grulla H S?
Grulla H S has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grulla H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Grulla H S is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grulla H S rank in TX?
Grulla H S ranks #3,981 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Grulla H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Grulla H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grulla H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grulla H S has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Grulla H S a charter school?
No, Grulla H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grulla H S a Title I school?
No, Grulla H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grulla H S?
99.6% of students at Grulla H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 770
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Starr County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (956) 370-4294
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78582)
- 44,883
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78582; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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